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Print Real Metal
New Stainless Steel Filament Simplifies Metal 3D Printing on Desktop FDMs

UltiMaker talks with All3DP on why it selected this new metal filament for its material library and the benefits it offers.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 27, 2025
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Carbon Mesh Nylon
Forget Carbon Fiber, Carbon Graphene Makes Nylon Composite Filament Twice as Strong

With a reported Z axis tensile strength of 60 MPa, the new graphene mesh outperforms 3DXTech by 2.5x and significantly surpasses industry-standard Stratasys Nylon 12CF.

by Carolyn Schwaar Dec 16, 2025
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The Momentum Is with Fillamentum
Fillamentum Filament Buyer’s Guide

Fillamentum offers many more filaments beyond the usual PLA and ABS. Check out this guide on all of the options and when to use them.

by Ian Mitchell Jan 11, 2023
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Print. Toss. Vanish.
No Industrial Composting Needed: Is This $27 “Regenerative” PLA+ a Sustainability Game-Changer?

Even plant-based PLA often marketed as "green" requires industrial composting facilities to truly decompose. This new material breaks down in ordinary landfills in under five years.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 23, 2026
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One Small Step For Prusa
Prusa Launches Space-Grade Filament You Can Print at Home

Possibly Prusa's most expensive and ambitious filament, this new polycarbonate is designed to meet the rigorous demands of orbit.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 25, 2025
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Have a Bite
Cookiecad’s New TPU Adds a Touch of Magic to Flexible Prints

The release brings the colorful filament maker's range to over 100 filaments, now including vibrant spools of TPU.

by Matthew Mensley Sep 12, 2025
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Let's Get Technical
Stop Wasting Time & Money on the Wrong Filament

How do you know if your parts should be printed in PLA or PETG? How does PPA compare to PEEK in strength? We uncover the trick to finding out.

by Carolyn Schwaar Oct 9, 2024
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Rock Solid
Overture3D’s New Rock PLA Wood Series: The “Wood” Filament That’s Actually Made With Stone

Overture3D says it's new Rock PLA series replicates organic grain patterns using marble dust for a clean, hassle-free print.

by Jonny Edge Dec 13, 2025
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Beat the Burn
3D Printing For Electronics? More Brands Are Rushing to Offer Flame-Retardant Filaments

Ensure that your 3D printed parts don't go up in flames by using flame-crushing materials that can actually self-extinguish.

by Jillian Veader Nov 6, 2025
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Zzzap! Zzzap!
Polymaker’s New Filament Protects Your Electronics Projects From Deadly Static Shocks

Polymaker has just introduced Fiberon PA612-ESD, a new engineering filament for hobbyists and professionals tailormade for static-safe components and eliminating the need for post-processing or specialized ESD coatings.

by Matthew Mensley Jul 15, 2025
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Stronger Prints, Smarter Materials
Elegoo Launches Fiber-Reinforced Filament Starting at Just $9.99

Hobbyists and pros alike might want to rethink their next functional print. Elegoo just launched rugged, fiber-reinforced filaments at a surprising price.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 24, 2025
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Dial Up Flexibility
Qidi’s New Foaming TPU Filament Lets You Choose Your Level of Flexibility

Variable-hardness TPU can deliver parts ranging from super squishy to dense and rubbery depending on how you print it.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 17, 2025
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From Waste to Wonder
3D Printing Filament From Fishnets Aims to Save the Ocean

Recycling the plastic from abandoned commercial fishing nets into a material to 3D print with gives consumers and companies a new path to sustainability.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 13, 2023
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The Filament Previously Known as Purple
‘Blood of My Enemies’ Red’ Is a Real Filament Name, but They Get Weirder

In a world with an ever-growing roster of filaments, it's not easy for them to stand out. One way to do it? Adding a splash of dramatic or witty flair with a goofy, eye-catching name.

by Moira Daly Mar 21, 2026
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Industrial Sustainability
New Bio HT PLA Offers the Elusive Combo: Industrial Strength & Sustainability

Filamentive Bio HT offers 160°C heat resistance and industrial strength in a bio-based PLA that requires zero annealing.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 23, 2026
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It's Not Really Plastic?
Prusa Launches Sustainable, Stainable Wood-Like Filament in Chocolate Brown

Fill your print room with the pleasant scent of wood — not chocolate, unfortunately — with this PLA filled with wood-waste particles.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 25, 2025
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Retro PLAtinum
Four Retro-Futurist Prints For the Classic Mac-Style ‘Retro Platinum’ PLA

A collaboration between Polar Filament and Joe's Computer Museum has resulted in a mega new filament.

by Jonny Edge Jun 6, 2025
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Meet the Ultra 2
miniFactory’s New 3D Printer is Factory Ready with Software to Ensure Print Quality

The latest version of miniFactory's high-temperature FDM 3D printer has some impressive performance enhancements engineers will appreciate. See the tech specs & pricing.

by Carolyn Schwaar Nov 15, 2022
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X-treme Materials
MatterHackers NylonX Filament Review

Looking for a filament to use in your engineering projects? MatterHackers' NylonX may be for you. Follow along as we test a spool out!

by Emmett Grames Oct 13, 2019
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Stay Supported
3D Printer Support Material: Which One to Use for My Project?

Supports are a frustrating but necessary part of 3D printing. Save time and effort by picking the right 3D printer support material for your project.

by Hironori Kondo Jul 30, 2019
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